How to Set Up a New Company in Friday #

This knowledge base article walks you through the full process of setting up a brand new company in Friday, from account creation to tax setup.

Access the Friday Website #

1. Go to hr.fridayapp.com.
2. On the homepage, scroll to the bottom.
3. Click New to Friday? Sign up your company.

Create Your Account #

1. Complete the signup form:

– Email address
– If you already have another company with Friday and want to manage both under one login, use the same email address.
– Otherwise, enter a new email address.
– Phone number
– Password

1. Click Sign Up.

Verify Your Email #

1. Check your email for a verification message from Friday.
2. Click the link to verify your company.
3. After verification, click Back to Sign In.
4. Log in using the same credentials you just created.

Choose a Plan #

After logging in, you will be prompted to select a plan:

Available Plans #

• Time Tracking Only

– Clock in/out
– Geofencing
– Employee hour tracking

• Payroll & Time Tracking (Most Common)

– All time tracking features
– Payroll processing
– Direct deposit payments
– Tax setup and filings

• Premium Plan

– Everything in Payroll & Time Tracking
– Next-day payroll (if available)
– Custom pay schedules
– Multi-state registrations
– Access to future premium features

1. Select your desired plan.
2. Click Start Your Free Trial.

Enable Two-Step Verification #

For security purposes:

1. Click Enable Verification.
2. Enter your phone number.
3. Complete the verification process.

Enter Billing Information #

1. Enter your card information to subscribe to the plan.
2. Click Subscribe to continue.

Enter Company & Signatory Information #

Company Information #

1. Enter the company’s:

– Legal name
– Address

Signatory Information #

1. Enter the information for the person signing up the company:

– First and last name
– Email address
– Title

1. Click Next.

Set Up Workplace Location #

1. Enter the workplace address where employees physically work.

– This is critical for tax purposes.
– Example: If the company is based in New York but employees work in New Jersey, the workplace should be New Jersey.

1. Click Next.

Create a Pay Schedule #

1. Choose a weekly start date (e.g., Monday–Sunday or Sunday–Saturday).
2. Select a check date (preferred direct deposit date).

– Example: Choosing Friday will result in Friday direct deposits.

1. Click Create Pay Schedule.

Invite Employees #

1. You can invite employees by entering:

– First name
– Last name
– Email address

1. Alternatively, click Skip to invite employees later.
2. Invited employees will receive an email to complete their onboarding.
3. Click Onboard Company to continue.

Accept Legal Agreements #

1. Review the required legal documents.
2. Check the box confirming you have read and agreed.

Complete Additional Company Details #

1. Enter:

– Industry
– Business type (C-Corp, S-Corp, etc.)
– Legal company name (as it appears on tax returns)
– Trade name (if applicable)
– Phone number
– Legal address

1. Review all information and click Save Details.

Add Company Bank Account (Direct Deposit) #

This account will be used to pay employees.

Available Options #

• Link with Plaid

– Log in directly to your company’s bank account

• Provide Account Details Manually

– Routing number
– Account number

1. Choose your preferred method.
2. Click Add Account.

Tax Setup #

Federal Taxes #

1. Click Go next to Federal.
2. Enter the company’s EIN.
3. Select whether the company is:

– For-profit (default)
– Non-profit (enter 501(c)(3) if applicable)

1. Click Next and Continue.

State Taxes (New York Example) #

1. Enter the New York withholding ID (usually the EIN).
2. Enter MCTMT account number (EIN).
3. Enter MCT rates (can be set to 0 if applicable).
4. Enter the electronic tax payment PIN (EIN).
5. Click Continue.

Sign Authorization Forms #

1. Review the federal and state authorization forms.
2. Click Sign and Submit.

Final Review & Implementation #

1. You will be redirected to the Friday homepage.
2. An implementation representative will review your company setup.
3. Once reviewed, your account will be fully ready for payroll and time tracking.

✅ Your company setup is now complete. For any remaining steps or questions, your implementation representative will guide you through the rest of the process.